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    The Small Door of Your Death
    The Small Door of Your Death
    The Small Door of Your Death
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    The Small Door of Your Death

    By Sheryl St. Germain

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    This honest and haunting collection of poems follows the loss of the poet’s only son to heroin addiction. St. Germain takes us through the stages of her grief and offers no false promises or simple answers. These narrative-driven poems are a compelling and compassionate look into addiction and the effect it has on a family.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAutumn House Press
    Release dateDec 24, 2020
    ISBN9781938769849
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